Bioreactor landfill
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Bioreactor landfilling is a process in which water and air are circulated into a specially-designed landfill, in order to cause accelerated biological decomposition of the waste material. The intention for this type of landfill operation is to maximise the generation of biogas, which is captured using a network of perforated pipes and burnt to generate electricity. Another desired outcome is the rapid stabilisation of organic waste material (in order to minimise the length of time required to manage the landfill site, or to make use of the decomposed material as compost).
[edit] Examples
The Burlington County EcoComplex in New Jersey and Yolo County Central Landfill in California make extensive use of this technology, as does the Woodlawn Bioreactor in New South Wales, Australia.
[edit] See also
- Daily cover
- Landfill cap
- Landfill liner
- Landfill mining
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